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Meet the New Faces of EAPC

Written by Melanie Schmidt | Feb 24, 2025 10:22:56 PM

Meet the New Faces of EAPC:
Fresh Talent, Big Ideas, and Fun Facts!

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Garcia Senomayela
Garcia, a CAD Designer at Grand Forks thrives on the perfect mix of creativity and technical problem-solving. He’s all about tackling complex challenges and bringing innovative designs to life at EAPC.

Fun Fact: He conquered the entire Appalachian Trail—yep, that’s over 2,000 miles on foot!

Sedona Christianson
Sedona Christianson, an Electrical BIM Modeler in Fargo, ND, has been building and creating since childhood—whether it was Legos, crafts, or video games. Now, she’s bringing that same passion to EAPC, excited to learn, grow, and work on game-changing projects.

Fun Fact: Her only sibling is 18 years younger than her, and her family knew Polaris/Arctic Cat founder Edgar Hetteen!

Jenna Van Raden
Jenna Van Raden is an Electrical BIM Modeler intern at EAPC’s Fargo office, diving into the world of drafting while finishing her degree. A lifelong lover of floor plans and design, she’s thrilled to be expanding her skills and helping create amazing projects.

Fun Fact: She met The Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan on a cruise—he was so cool, he even gave her a hug!

Holly Halvorson
Holly Halvorson, an Administrative Assistant in Fargo, is the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly. She’s always ready to jump in, help out, and soak up everything there is to know about the architectural and engineering world.

Fun Fact: She’s a Golden Girls superfan and watches the show at least twice a week—Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia, and Rose would be proud!

Josiah Kopp
Josiah Kopp, Photographer at EAPC’s Fargo office, has an eye for capturing stunning spaces and the stories behind them. From snapping breathtaking architecture to traveling the country, he’s all about bringing designs to life through his lens.

Fun Fact: He’s topped the music charts on Spinnin’ Records Talent Pool, shoots photos for NASCAR, and loves breakfast food—waffles and omelets, to be exact!

Michael Lanes
Michael Lanes, a Mechanical CAD Designer in Grand Forks, is all about solving complex problems and making engineering magic happen. If there’s a challenge with multiple solutions, he’s the guy who’ll find the smartest, most cost-effective one.

Fun Fact: He has an identical twin in Fargo—so if you think you saw him and he didn’t say hi, it’s probably just his brother Robby!

John Boylan
John Boylan joins EAPC’s Sioux Falls office as a Structural BIM Modeler, blending his fine art background with a passion for architecture and design. From self-teaching AutoCAD to mastering 3D modeling, he’s all about bringing creative visuals to life in every project.

Fun Fact: He holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Swamp Thing memorabilia—now that’s some serious dedication!